Highlights of the incredible comeback posted by the Duffy’s Den women’s recreation softball team Monday night at Claude Allison Park in Redford would have been suitable for ESPN and the History Channel.

Founded 35 years ago by several high school friends, Duffy’s overcame a six-run seventh-inning deficit by tallying seven runs to clip St. Valentine’s, 10-9, and win the lower-division playoff title for the long-running Redford recreation league.

In a sweet piece of irony, the game-winning hit was delivered by Valerie Rusinowski, whose mom, Patty Grabb, founded the team in 1979 when Valerie was just 1.

“Before we came to bat in the bottom of the seventh, I told the ladies, ‘Just concentrate on getting one hit’,” said Bob Miller, who manages the team that includes his wife, Linda. “It was like the ‘compete’ light came on in everybody’s eyes. The first six batters scored before Valerie won it.”

It was Duffy’s first championship since 2004, making the dramatic rally even sweeter.

“A bunch of us girls from Bishop Borgess High School started the team, and since then we’ve added original players’ daughters, friends from work and friends of friends,” said Grabb. “It’s like a big, happy family. Now our daughters are talking about keeping it going until their daughters can play.”

The winning team’s offense was less-than-potent prior to the late-game outburst.

“It’s like our bats were taking a nap for six innings,” quipped team member Linda Miller. “Their pitcher was making some outstanding plays, too. It was like our bats suddenly woke up just at the right time.”

Jennifer O’Dowd ripped the biggest hit of the frame when she clouted a bases-loaded double to bring Duffy’s to within 9-8.

Duffy’s owner “Red” has sponsored the team for the past 30 years, Grabb noted.

In addition to the championships and lifelong friendships, the team has produced two 20-year marriages, Linda Miller added.